RBC | The Town of Rangely Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Petitions and Public Input Citizen René Harden addressed the board about the condition of the town’s roads, stating, “I wonder why the roads haven’t been kept up this year like they had in the past? I[Read More…]
Month: February 2020
ESEA Award …
Meeker Elementary School (MES) was honored by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) last week and received a $10,000 check for being selected as a National ESEA Distinguished School. Out of 750 eligible Colorado schools, only two were selected for the award. MES closed the achievement gaps in both English[Read More…]
Attorney general announces $500K grant for new cybersecurity degree program at CNCC
RBC | Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law will award $500,000 over three years to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) to start a cybersecurity degree program. The grant will be used to hire a cybersecurity program director, hire a cybersecurity instructor, and purchase necessary[Read More…]
River plans …
Scott Robertson, Wade Cox, and Tim Winkler ranked the importance of water quality, water quantity, infrastructure, riparian and other issues during a White River Planning Stakeholder Meeting in Rangely on Jan. 29. ROXIE FROMANG photo
Senior discounts on CNCC Community Ed programs
Did you know? Meeker seniors, aged 62 and older, receive 50 percent off most classes due to a grant from the Fairfield Foundation. To see a complete list of community education classes and to register visit cncc.edu/communityed or call 970-824-1109.
‘Reframing Aging’ workshop
CRAIG | On Feb. 20, at the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig Campus, Room AB114, the organization “Changing The Narrative” will host a workshop for local policymakers, advocates for the aging and others interested in pursuing a community that works for people of all ages. Called “Reframing Aging,” the event[Read More…]
Obituary: Charlie Lee Arnn
Charlie Lee Arnn Sept. 26, 1933 ~ Jan. 17, 2020 Charlie Lee Arnn, 86, passed away on Jan. 17, 2020, at his home in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born in Allen, Oklahoma, on Sept. 26, 1933, to Arthur and Geneva Arnn. He is survived by[Read More…]
Nelson signs with CSU
MEEKER | Dirk Nelson, grandson of Forrest and Connie Nelson of Meeker, has signed on to play football at Colorado State University next fall on a full-ride scholarship. Dirk is a 6 foot 2 inch, 291-pound offensive lineman for Visalia Central Valley Christian High School in California, where he lives[Read More…]
{Sophia’s Soapbox} From a student’s perspective: There’s too many
MEEKER | Feb. 14 is known as Valentine’s Day, as it should be. But, as of two years ago, that day holds a different meaning for everyone affected by the Parkland High School shooting. It was supposed to be a normal school day but instead is now known as one[Read More…]
BIRTH …
Pavel and Brianne Borisov of Meeker, Colorado, would like to announce the birth of their son Aleksander Coulter Daniel Borisov, born Dec. 5, 2019, at The Memorial Hospital in Craig. He weighed 8 pounds 5 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. He was welcomed home by big brother Maksim.[Read More…]
Town approves donations
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees revisited a request from the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District to share the cost for a study for future river enhancement projects. ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn was present, along with ERBM board member Rob Baughman and, by phone, a[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Daniel ‘Danny’ Medina
Robert Daniel ‘Danny’ Medina May 16, 1948 ~ Jan. 19, 2020 Robert Daniel “Danny” Medina of Paonia, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at the age of 71, surrounded by his family and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at[Read More…]